The original wooden statue is thought to date from the 19th century The eagerly awaited Romería of San Blas takes place next Tuesday 3rd February in Santiago de la Ribera (click here for the full programme of a very busy weekend indeed!), and the figure of the Saint, who leaves with a large number of accompanying locals from the church of Santiago Apóstol in San Javier to the small church dedicated to his name, will be looking a lot more impressive..

Other key dates in the diary have also been confirmed as San Javier showcases its tourist attractions Estíbaliz Masegosa, the Councillor for Tourism in the municipal council of San Javier, has described the visit of a delegation from the municipality to the huge FITUR tourism fair in Madrid last week as a great success, highlighting the popularity of the cultural programme, the air show and the participation of San Javier in the Murcia Entierro..

The network has recognized San Javier Town Hall’s efforts since 2023 The municipality of San Javier has once again been acknowledged by the Secretary of State for Tourism as a member of the SEGITTUR network in 2026, a recognition of the local use of innovation, technology and sustainability in promotional tourism activities. San Javier first obtained this status in 2023 and has now outlined its strategies in further development until 2027..

A €2.3 million project aims to protect against flooding while transforming a neglected urban area into a vibrant green space San Javier’s Ayuntamiento has begun preparing an ambitious plan to turn the Rambla de Cobatillas into a floodable park, a space designed to safely absorb and store heavy rainwater during storms. By allowing water to spread naturally within a controlled area, the park will help protect nearby streets and buildings..

Ten well-known residents feature in videos and posters to show what makes San Javier a great place to live and visit all year round San Javier has launched its new tourism campaign called ‘San Javier, san bien,’ to show how good it is to live and spend time in the town. The campaign was presented recently at the Teatro de Invierno, ahead of its launch at the Fitur tourism fair. The slogan ‘San Javier, san bien’ is a play on words..

The new 24-hour station will bring San Javier’s police closer to residents on the northern half of La Manga La Manga del Mar Menor now has its very own local police station. The new facility was officially opened by Fernando López Miras, President of the Region of Murcia, and José Miguel Luengo, Mayor of San Javier. It’s in the La Manga Beach building at kilometre 6.5 of the Gran Vía and will operate 24 hours a day. This is something..

The service operates between Santiago de la Ribera and La Manga del Mar Menor Good news for anyone heading to the Mar Menor, as the weekend ferry service between Santiago de la Ribera and La Manga is back in action.   The service officially resumes on Saturday May 17 and Sunday May 18, offering a scenic and convenient way to travel across the waters of the Mar Menor. The ferry departs from the jetty at Playa Barnuevo in Santiago de..